As the seasons change, so do the needs of your skin. Transitioning to warmer weather can be tricky, but with a few adjustments, you can keep your skin glowing and healthy. Here are some tips to help your skin adapt:
Sweep Away Dead Skin
Winter can leave your skin feeling dry and coarse due to an accumulation of dead skin cells. Start by exfoliating to remove these dull cells, making way for fresher, plumper new cells underneath. This will also enhance the absorption of active ingredients in your skincare products.
TLC for the Eyes
Hay fever season can bring puffiness around the eyes. Give yourself a gentle finger massage around the eye area to help drain excess fluid. Using your ring finger, circle the skin around the eye socket. Apply eye cream in the evening to reduce puffiness, ensuring it goes onto bare skin before moisturising.
Double Cleanse
Cleansing at night is crucial, especially if you've been wearing makeup or sunscreen. These products are designed to adhere to the skin. Double cleansing removes impurities and makeup, allowing the second cleanse to penetrate deeper for thorough results. Boost your routine with a 15-minute gentle mask—try a clay mask to draw out impurities or a brightening mask to remove dead skin. Finish with your usual routine.
Increase Your SPF
Add a separate sunscreen to your routine. Consider makeup primers with added SPF to help makeup glide on smoothly. Look for a minimum of SPF30+ with both UVA and UVB protection.
Use Lightweight Formulations
With warmer weather, switch from rich, thick creams to lightweight, non-greasy day and night creams. Lighter textures are more hydrating and can penetrate deeper into the skin, delivering active ingredients to the layers that need them most.
Wash Your Brushes
Makeup brushes and beauty blenders can quickly accumulate bacteria that cause breakouts. Give your brushes a deep clean and let them dry flat.
Check Product Expiry Dates
Preservatives in products don't last forever, and using expired products can expose your skin to bacteria. Active ingredients also lose effectiveness over time. As a general rule, anything you've had open for a year is likely nearing expiry.